a type of malware that downloads onto a computer disguised as a legitimate program

A user wants to complete a transaction in online banking. However, the user is redirected to a fake site that looks like the bank's website.

Presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own

unwanted software designed to throw advertisements up on your screen, most often within a web browser

A type of malware installed on your computer or mobile device without your consent. It can gain access to your sensitive personal information and then relay it to other parties

A computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer without permission or knowledge of the user.

a type of social engineering attack in which cyber criminals trick victims into handing over sensitive information or installing malware, usually via emails.

It can replicate itself without any human interaction, and it does not need to attach itself to a software program in order to cause damage.

a technique used to keep visitors from leaving their website, e. g. by launching an endless series of pop-up ads

an attack that tricks a user into clicking a webpage element which is invisible or disguised as another element.

a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid

a type of monitoring software designed to record keystrokes made by a user.